Is Palma the same as Magaluf?

Magaluf is situated on the south-west coast of Mallorca, around a 25-minute drive from Palma Son Sant Joan airport and 15 minutes from the city centre. It is divided from the neighbouring resort of Palma Nova by a headland, although you can easily walk between the two in 10 minutes.



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British tour operators have warned the Spanish Tourist Board that the image of Magaluf is affecting their efforts to market Mallorca. It is commonly called 'Shagaluf' in popular British culture.

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Magaluf is a resort town in the southwest corner of Mallorca. It's famous for its nightlife and beaches. However, in recent years, Magaluf has begun a rebranding, and many people refer to it as Calvià Beach Resort.

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Palma is a major city and seaport located in the southwest of Mallorca, a western Mediterranean island belonging to the Balearic Islands archipelago.

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Palma lies 17km east of Magaluf and is accessible by public transport, taxi or private car. A taxi will cost in the range of €23-25 and take approximately 20-minutes. There are a few taxi ranks in Magaluf, including one beside Nikki Beach Club.

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You should plan to spend around €139 ($146) per day on your vacation in Palma de Mallorca, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, €45 ($47) on meals for one day and €25 ($26) on local transportation.

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From its massive cathedral to its soft sand beaches to its delicious food specialties, there's no wonder why Palma is so popular today. The capital ? and only ? city of the Balearic Islands, Palma is settled in a large bay on the southwest coast of Mallorca, the largest island of the group.

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The initial posting was a video of the young woman apparently performing oral sex on 24 men at a bar in Magaluf as part of a party game where she had been told that she could win a ?holiday??that ?holiday? turned out to be only a cocktail drink.

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You will find all ages but it is true that Magaluf has a 50 % of the people around 18-25, a 20 % 25 - 35 and the other 30 % are families or kids and people older than 35. Have Fun !!

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British tour operators have warned the Spanish Tourist Board that the image of Magaluf is affecting their efforts to market Mallorca. It is commonly called 'Shagaluf' in popular British culture.

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Magaluf has over 40 bars and over 10 nightclubs. This area of Majorca is known as the party capital of the island and is excellent for nightlife and clubbing.

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Dinner for two in a mid-range restaurant is in the region of around 45€, for a main course, some drinks, and a dessert. Seafood restaurants, expect to pay at least 40€ to 80€ for two people including starters, main, desserts and drinks.

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Areas to avoid If you're after something more relaxed, do stay away from Magaluf and Palma Nova as these places are where you'll find a lot of the 18-30's groups, along with English-style pubs, a big drinking culture and all-night parties. They are also jam-packed during the peak tourism months of July and August.

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Safety at night:Safe Overall, Palma is quite safe at night. Streets are well-lit and populated, in most areas, even in the evening hours. However, like anywhere in the world, it is still recommended to remain vigilant. Stick to main streets and avoid alone, isolated areas.

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Depending on your objectives, you will find it more interesting visiting Mallorca or Ibiza. Therefore, if you want to party, listen to live music and clubbing, Ibiza is the best place to visit. However, if you want to enjoy Catalan and Mediterranean culture along with cultural sightseeing, visit Mallorca.

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On a night out you will see as many visitors over the age of 40 in the bars throughout the resort and even on Magaluf Strip (Punta Ballena). Walk down the Magaluf waterfront in the evening and expect to see families walking over from Palmanova and heading out to dinner.

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